Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls: Golumpki Galore

Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, also known as Golumpki, are a classic comfort food in Polish cuisine. These delicious rolls are made with a flavorful mixture of ground meat, rice, and spices, all wrapped in tender cabbage leaves and simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This recipe is a labor of love, but the results are well worth the effort.

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Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls: Golumpki Galore

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cabbage
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the core from the cabbage and place the whole head in the boiling water. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the outer leaves are softened. Remove the cabbage from the water and carefully peel off the softened leaves. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Mix until well combined.
  3. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf, then fold the sides in and roll up the leaf to encase the filling. Place the rolls seam side down in a large pot.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls in the pot.
  5. Cover the pot and simmer the cabbage rolls over low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the cabbage is tender and the meat is cooked through.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
18g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Bowl Wooden spoon

Tools

Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with a dollop of sour cream and a side of mashed potatoes for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground meat with a mixture of cooked mushrooms, rice, and onions.

Cost

$20